Buying new computer! Need your help
 

I am planning on buying a new computer in the next couple of weeks . I want to compose one myself but have no idea

a/ where to buy the parts for best price
b/ what parts to buy
c/ I am in europe


so , I would be using this desktop for nothing special , just running applications , sometimes many at the same time, no video editting , occasionally I like to play a game (GTA or COD)


thing can cost around 1500 euros ( many dollars ) without monitors

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parts
http://newegg.com/Index.asp?page=1
tutorial
http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/index.htm

You need a Intel pentium 4 with hyperthreading technology 3.2 ghz, 2 gig ram (kingston), maxtor HD are pretty good, benq for cd/dvd, intel motherboard as well, those are the most important specs, graphic card is up to you.

Pricing, well just check out the net I can't do that for you.
Know this stuff because I'm gonne buy a new pc myself soon so I looked around a bit. Compose you own pc and don't buy a prefab.

Building a computer is very easy. You're not going to need to spend over a grand on it either, for what you're using it for.

Look for small computer hardware shops to buy the parts as they usually have the best service, knowledge and prices. If not you can always get parts at CompUSA of online at NewEgg.com etc

As far as what parts...
The most important thing you want to do when you're buying parts is making sure they are all compatible.
- Make sure the motherboard and processor are the same socket
- Make sure the motherboard you buy supports the processor type
- Buy all ATX parts.
- Make sure the hard drives, cd drives etc are all of the same type as the motherboard. Nowadays you see a lot of SATI. If your motherboard can support SATA, I'd recommend doing it, eitherway make sure both your motherboard and parts are all either IDE or SATA.
- Make sure the power supply can support everything you're hooking up. Generally 300 watts is fine.
- Ask the clerk to help you with purchases your RAM, or open up the box and read the manual as to what type of RAM setups the motherboard can support. Go for at least 1GB 444 DDR, otherwise you're going to be lagging when you're running more than a few programs at once or a game.

On average here's what you're looking at:
- AMD Athlon 64 2800+ $150
- AMD Motherboard $150
- 1GB 444 DDR $100-$250
- Power Supply $30
Not including your drives you're looking at about $450.

I have build many decent computers for under $700. Only thing that spikes the price is a monitor, which can run you as much as the computer itself.

Contact me on ICQ if you have any trouble, I can help you out. :)

thx, bangman , thats the kind of advise I could use !

Oh, and don't forget the risers! Haha

The first system I built I didn't use the risers since I had no idea. Luckily the mobo didn't short out.

I'm not a great lover of AMD...but, others tell me it's worth the price. My recommendation is to get yourself two gigs of ram. Makes a world of difference.

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